Liss Road over Paint Creek
PoorWashtenaw County, Michigan · Augusta Twp Sec 34 · Structure no. 000000000011053
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Liss Road over Paint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liss Road over Paint Creek in Washtenaw County, Michigan. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 101 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 112 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Liss Road over Paint Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Liss Road over Paint Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Liss Road over Paint Creek carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Liss Road over Paint Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Liss Road over Paint Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.